Is anyone able to tell me anything about the hitch attached to this motorcycle? I've not been able to find much about it.
OK - I've figured out it's a Markland... no longer made. Now, I can't find specs. Max tongue weight, max trailer weight, etc.
Thank you.
1500 Trailer Hitches
- StrongEagle
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- newday777
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Re: 1500 Trailer Hitches
Yes that is an early Markland hitch. Is that on your wing?
The later Markland hitch went to a removable stinger like I had on my 99.
As to the ratings, I don't know their actual ratings.
I do know they will handle a 500 lb loaded trailer with no problem.
What do you want to tow with it?
The later Markland hitch went to a removable stinger like I had on my 99.
As to the ratings, I don't know their actual ratings.
I do know they will handle a 500 lb loaded trailer with no problem.
What do you want to tow with it?
- StrongEagle
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Re: 1500 Trailer Hitches
I was contemplating buying this motorcycle until I discovered it had a rebuilt title. Now, rebuilt is better than salvage, and, the owner was unable to tell me why the bike had a rebuilt title and could only say that it "rides fine".
As for the hitch, my intention is to attach a mounting plate so that I can carry a hard case golf bag vertically in behind the fender and trunk. Put some lights on the bag, plug it into the trailer wiring harness and I'm good to go!
I appreciate the information about the hitch.
As for the hitch, my intention is to attach a mounting plate so that I can carry a hard case golf bag vertically in behind the fender and trunk. Put some lights on the bag, plug it into the trailer wiring harness and I'm good to go!
I appreciate the information about the hitch.
- newday777
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1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
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1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
1999SE Totaled by cager at 105,000 miles
Re: 1500 Trailer Hitches
That will carry your bag and clubs fine.
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Re: 1500 Trailer Hitches
Depending on what insurance systems are like in your area, the "rebuilt" title MAY not be anything to worry about, particularly in full-fairing bikes like the 'Wing.
Case in point - my previous bike was a Kawasaki Concours 1000. I had a crash when a deer leaped out of the bush (no shoulder on the road - just pavement/bush), across the road in the air, taking me off the bike. The bike never faulted - just kept going down the road. Until it went into a gully, when the road bent & the bike went straight.
Long story short, the only damage to the bike was the fairing. If I hadn't been hospitalized, I could have ridden it home. Nonetheless, the cost of fairing replacement ($7,500, at full, Canadian, retail cost) was more than the bike was valued at. I "bought" the bike back from the insurance company, purchased an entire, brand new fairing from RoyAyers.com in the US, and had it shipped to my door in Canada, for under $3,000 CDN, taxes, shipping, etc. all-in (well below the bike's insurance company's stated value!).
I replaced the fairing & the bike was the best it had been since the original showroom floor. It still carried a "rebuilt" status from then on, even though only cosmetic repairs were ever required.
Therein lies the downside of our lovely, all-encompassing bodywork. Even an inconsequential, cosmetics-only repair can push them to a "rebuilt" status.
Case in point - my previous bike was a Kawasaki Concours 1000. I had a crash when a deer leaped out of the bush (no shoulder on the road - just pavement/bush), across the road in the air, taking me off the bike. The bike never faulted - just kept going down the road. Until it went into a gully, when the road bent & the bike went straight.
Long story short, the only damage to the bike was the fairing. If I hadn't been hospitalized, I could have ridden it home. Nonetheless, the cost of fairing replacement ($7,500, at full, Canadian, retail cost) was more than the bike was valued at. I "bought" the bike back from the insurance company, purchased an entire, brand new fairing from RoyAyers.com in the US, and had it shipped to my door in Canada, for under $3,000 CDN, taxes, shipping, etc. all-in (well below the bike's insurance company's stated value!).
I replaced the fairing & the bike was the best it had been since the original showroom floor. It still carried a "rebuilt" status from then on, even though only cosmetic repairs were ever required.
Therein lies the downside of our lovely, all-encompassing bodywork. Even an inconsequential, cosmetics-only repair can push them to a "rebuilt" status.
- StrongEagle
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1998 maroon and creme Valkyrie Tourer (killed in a wreck)
Re: 1500 Trailer Hitches
Your comments caused me to write to Geico, my insurer, and they responded that yes, they do insure both salvage and rebuilt title bikes. So, I may have to rethink this bike again.Mh434 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:29 pmDepending on what insurance systems are like in your area, the "rebuilt" title MAY not be anything to worry about, particularly in full-fairing bikes like the 'Wing.
Case in point - my previous bike was a Kawasaki Concours 1000. I had a crash when a deer leaped out of the bush (no shoulder on the road - just pavement/bush), across the road in the air, taking me off the bike. The bike never faulted - just kept going down the road. Until it went into a gully, when the road bent & the bike went straight.
Long story short, the only damage to the bike was the fairing. If I hadn't been hospitalized, I could have ridden it home. Nonetheless, the cost of fairing replacement ($7,500, at full, Canadian, retail cost) was more than the bike was valued at. I "bought" the bike back from the insurance company, purchased an entire, brand new fairing from RoyAyers.com in the US, and had it shipped to my door in Canada, for under $3,000 CDN, taxes, shipping, etc. all-in (well below the bike's insurance company's stated value!).
I replaced the fairing & the bike was the best it had been since the original showroom floor. It still carried a "rebuilt" status from then on, even though only cosmetic repairs were ever required.
Therein lies the downside of our lovely, all-encompassing bodywork. Even an inconsequential, cosmetics-only repair can push them to a "rebuilt" status.
However, it's also pretty clear that people tend to shy away from non clear title bikes as this bike has been on the market for a while. There would have to be a deep discount in there somewhere for me to consider it. Worth a call, however. I appreciate your story... revealed an aspect of a "rebuilt" that I had not previously considered.